Kilmister, C. W. (Clive William)

The origin of discrete particles by Ted Bastin( )

14 editions published in 2009 in English and held by 1,560 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

This book is a unique summary of the results of a long research project undertaken by the authors on discreteness in modern physics. In contrast with the usual expectation that discreteness is the result of mathematical tools for insertion into a continuous theory, this more basic treatment builds up the world from the discrimination of discrete entities. This gives an algebraic structure in which certain fixed numbers arise. As such, one agrees with the measured value of the fine-structure constant to one part in 10,000,000 (107). Sample Chapter(s) Foreword (56 KB) Chapter 1: I

Combinatorial physics by Ted Bastin( )

2 editions published in 1995 in English and held by 840 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

The authors aim to reinstate a spirit of philosophical enquiry in physics. They abandon the intuitive continuum concepts and build up constructively a combinatorial mathematics of process. This radical change alone makes it possible to calculate the coupling constants of the fundamental fields which - via high energy scattering - are the bridge from the combinatorial world into dynamics. The untenable distinction between what is 'observed', or measured, and what is not, upon which current quantum theory is based, is not needed. If we are to speak of mind, this has to be present - albeit in primitive form - at the most basic level, and not to be dragged in at one arbitrary point to avoid the difficulties about quantum observation. There is a growing literature on information-theoretic models for physics, but hitherto the two disciplines have gone in parallel. In this book they interact vitally

General theory of relativity by C. W Kilmister( Book )

17 editions published between 1943 and 2014 in English and held by 520 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

General Theory of Relativity deals with the general theory of relativity and covers topics ranging from the principle of equivalence and the space-theory of matter to the hypotheses which lie at the bases of geometry, along with the effect of gravitation on the propagation of light. The motion of particles in general relativity theory is also discussed. This book is comprised of 14 chapters and begins with a review of the principle of equivalence, paying particular attention to the question of the existence of inertial frames in Newtonian mechanics. The beginnings and foundations of genera

Russell by C. W Kilmister( Book )

13 editions published between 1984 and 1992 in 3 languages and held by 509 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Schrödinger, centenary celebration of a polymath by C. W Kilmister( Book )

23 editions published between 1987 and 1989 in English and held by 501 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Schrödinger's influence in almost every field of science is still felt. He was a man who single-handedly reshaped thinking in cosmology, wave mechanics, statistical mechanics, unified field theories, theoretical chemistry and molecular biology. In this volume, which was prepared in 1987 to celebrate the centenary of Schrödinger's birth, leading figures in all these fields have collaborated to produce this carefully integrated and edited survey of the man and his science. Some of the contributions are biographical in nature, revealing much about the character of the man. Others deal with modern-day theories in different fields of science in which Schrödinger worked and his influence in those areas

The nature of the universe by C. W Kilmister( Book )

10 editions published between 1971 and 1976 in English and Japanese and held by 480 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

For the general reader or university student reading outside his own field

Lagrangian dynamics: an introduction for students by C. W Kilmister( Book )

23 editions published between 1967 and 2001 in English and Undetermined and held by 473 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Special relativity for physicists by G Stephenson( Book )

36 editions published between 1958 and 2019 in English and Undetermined and held by 462 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Hamiltonian dynamics by C. W Kilmister( Book )

21 editions published between 1964 and 1965 in English and Undetermined and held by 427 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Special theory of relativity by C. W Kilmister( Book )

19 editions published between 1970 and 2014 in English and held by 411 WorldCat member libraries worldwide

Special Theory of Relativity provides a discussion of the special theory of relativity. Special relativity is not, like other scientific theories, a statement about the matter that forms the physical world, but has the form of a condition that the explicit physical theories must satisfy. It is thus a form of description, playing to some extent the role of the grammar of physics, prescribing which combinations of theoretical statements are admissible as descriptions of the physical world. Thus, to describe it, one needs also to describe those specific theories and to say how much they are limit